Atlanta’s Guide to Events, Music, Food, Arts, & Culture
CURRENT ISSUE: VOL. 55 • NO. 12 • October 2026
IN MEMORIAM: James Kelly AKA Slim Chance
July 1, 1956 — October 7, 2026
OCTOBER 1, 2026
Halloween in Atlanta
Your guide to Halloween events, haunted houses, and other spooky things to do in Atlanta marking All Hallow's Eve
Events
Exhibitions at Reeves House Visual Arts (Saturdays),
Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
10/17/2026 4:00 AM
Exhibitions at Atlanta History Center (Saturdays),
Cost: Free for Members, $27 Non-Members
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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10/17/2026 5:00 AM
Exhibitions at Hammonds House Museum (Saturdays),
Cost: $5 students, $10 general admission
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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10/17/2026 7:00 AM
Exhibitions at Oglethorpe University Museum of Art (Saturdays),
Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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10/17/2026 8:00 AM
Exhibitions at Zuckerman Museum of Art (Saturdays),
Cost: Free
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10/17/2026 8:00 AM
Sandy Springs Farmers Market at City Springs,
Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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10/17/2026 8:30 AM
Pumpkin Patch at the Peachtree Farmers Market,
Cost: Free
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10/17/2026 8:30 AM
Boo at the Zoo: Ghoulish Grooves with Alyssa and “Mad Sciences” with Science Guys of Atlanta,
Cost: Free with zoo admission,$22.20-$39.95 (general admission)
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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10/17/2026 9:00 AM
Cherokee Heights Arts Festival,
Cost: free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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10/17/2026 9:00 AM
Exhibitions at Children's Museum (Saturdays),
Cost: $17.95 non-member
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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10/17/2026 9:30 AM
Red Light Running Society: Run or Walk Every SATURDAY,
Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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10/17/2026 9:30 AM
Exhibitions at High Museum (Saturdays)
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Cost: Members Free, $18.50 Not Yet Members
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Cost: Members Free, $18.50 Not Yet Members
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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10/17/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Carlos Museum (Saturdays),
Cost: Free - $8 (see site)
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10/17/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Fernbank (Saturdays),
Cost: $25.95 w/Senior and Child Discounts
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10/17/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Dekalb History Center - (Saturdays),
Cost: Free. Donations appreciated.
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10/17/2026 10:00 AM
Exhibitions at Center for Puppetry Arts: (Saturdays),
Cost: Included with Regular Admission - $16.50
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Cost: Included with Regular Admission - $16.50
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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10/17/2026 10:00 AM
Fall Treasure Sale --Sell Your Stuff at Aurora Cineplex,
Cost: $0-$10
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10/17/2026 10:00 AM
Monster Mash,
Cost: $15
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10/17/2026 10:00 AM
Monster Mash,
Cost: $15
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10/17/2026 10:00 AM
Talking Tech – WattAir: Unlocking an Invisible Resource – Joseph Mooney,
Cost: $0-$22
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10/17/2026 10:30 AM
Life in the Past Lane: Beginning Genealogy,
Cost: Members only; memberships $80+
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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10/17/2026 10:30 AM
Family Canoe Day,
Cost: $12.50-$25
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10/17/2026 10:30 AM
Spooky Spirits 5k,
Cost: $55-$75
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10/17/2026 11:00 AM
Jazz Brunch at C. Ellet's,
Cost: No Cover
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10/17/2026 11:00 AM
Brookhaven International Festival,
Cost: Free+
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10/17/2026 11:00 AM
Brookhaven International Festival Dog Adoption Event,
Cost: Free
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10/17/2026 11:00 AM
Rock And Roll Playhouse - Taylor Swift For Kids at Smith's Olde Bar,
Cost: $15+
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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10/17/2026 11:30 AM
L5P Halloween Parade 2026,
Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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10/17/2026 12:00 PM
L5P Halloween Parade,
Cost: Check Site
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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10/17/2026 12:00 PM
Crafternoon,
Cost: Free; online registration required
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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10/17/2026 12:00 PM
5 Things to Do Today
Boo at the Zoo: Ghoulish Grooves with Alyssa and “Mad Sciences” with Science Guys of Atlanta
10/17/2026 9:00 AM
Zoo Atlanta
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Cherokee Heights Arts Festival
10/17/2026 9:00 AM
Cherokee Heights Neighborhood
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Monster Mash
10/17/2026 10:00 AM
Center For Puppetry Arts
Trick-or-Treat Halloween Dance Party!
Brookhaven International Festival
10/17/2026 11:00 AM
Brookhaven Park
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A Taste of Chamblee
10/17/2026 3:00 PM
Chamblee City Hall
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Guster
10/17/2026 7:30 PM
Atlanta Symphony Hall
CRITIC’S PICK
Sat., Oct. 17
Guster with the ASO, Atlanta Symphony Hall — Considering that Guster...
Silverada with The Pink Stones at Terminal West
10/17/2026 8:00 PM
Terminal West
CRITIC’S PICK
Sat., Oct. 17
Silverada,The Pink Stones, Terminal West — We’re not sure what...
The Young Turnt Barbi Land Show w/ TRIM
10/17/2026 8:00 PM
Vinyl
Critic’s Pick
Sat. Oct. 17
Trim, Vinyl — Hailing from Charleston, South Carolina, Trim is the...
Mark Hummel & Anson Funderburgh at Blind Willie's
10/17/2026 9:00 PM
Blind Willie's
CRITIC’S PICK
Sat., Oct. 17
Anson Funderburgh and Mark Hummel, Blind Willie’s-Back in the...
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